Nominations are invited for the 2015 Wangari Maathai Award which recognizes the work of an outstanding individual in improving our forests and the lives of people who depend on them.

The awardee will receive a cash prize of US $20,000 along with international recognition for their outstanding contributions to preserve, restore and sustainably manage forests and raise awareness of the key role forests play in supporting local communities, rural livelihoods, women and the environment.

First launched in 2012, the award honors and commemorates the extraordinary work of Wangari Maathai who championed forest issues around the world. It is coordinated by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), of which the World Agroforestry Centre is a member.

Nominations are open until 29 May 2015. They will be reviewed by an international jury of renowned personalities, who will also take into consideration such elements as empowering women and civil society, fostering social commitment, promoting networks and improving the valuation of forests in society.

For more information, visit: http://www.cpfweb.org/77034/en/